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Jimellow · 02-13-2005, 08:31 PM

I filled out a job application just now, and one of the questions asked if any of my family members had ever worked for the company I was applying to.

Why would they ask this, and if the answer was, "Yes, a family member has worked there," would it potentially affect my chances of getting the job negatively? Could it affect it positively? Could it affect the wage I start at? Why would they ask this at all?

I honestly am not sure if a family member has worked at this company, but depending on the reasons behind their asking I could start calling relatives and asking.. But I don't know if a relative being employed at a particular business in the past is a generally a good thing or not, and thus was hoping you all could give me some feedback/information.

Thanks!

02-13-2005, 08:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jimellow Junkie	Job Application: Why do potential employers ask if family members have worked there? I filled out a job application just now, and one of the questions asked if any of my family members had ever worked for the company I was applying to. Why would they ask this, and if the answer was, "Yes, a family member has worked there," would it potentially affect my chances of getting the job negatively? Could it affect it positively? Could it affect the wage I start at? Why would they ask this at all? I honestly am not sure if a family member has worked at this company, but depending on the reasons behind their asking I could start calling relatives and asking.. But I don't know if a relative being employed at a particular business in the past is a generally a good thing or not, and thus was hoping you all could give me some feedback/information. Thanks! __________________ Desperation is no excuse for lowering one's standards.